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Easy Sopapillas


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  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 10-12 sopapillas 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Easy Sopapillas are light, puffy, and crispy fried pastries dusted with cinnamon sugar. These sweet, melt-in-your-mouth treats are perfect for serving as a dessert or snack and are incredibly simple to make with just a few basic ingredients.


Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour,2 teaspoons baking powder,1/2 teaspoon salt,2 tablespoons granulated sugar,3/4 cup warm water,2 tablespoons vegetable oil,1/2 cup cinnamon sugar (1/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon),Oil for frying


Instructions

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar.,Add the warm water and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.,Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 2-3 minutes, until smooth.,Divide the dough into 10-12 small balls, then roll each ball out into a 1/4-inch thick circle.,In a large frying pan or deep fryer, heat oil to 350°F (175°C).,Carefully fry the dough circles in batches for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and puffed up.,Remove the sopapillas from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.,While still warm, dust the sopapillas with the cinnamon sugar mixture.,Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

For a more decadent treat, drizzle honey over the sopapillas before serving.,Be careful when frying the sopapillas; the oil can get hot quickly. Fry them in small batches to prevent overcrowding the pan.,Sopapillas are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for a day in an airtight container.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sopapilla
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg